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Bell County is located in the state of Kentucky. With an area of 361 square miles, Bell County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 3,006 residents. Bell County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Middlesboro, with a population of 14,002.
Bell County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Bell County residents is $19,151, putting the area in in the bottom fifth of all counties in Kentucky. Reflecting this, the average home value in Bell County is $42,621, well below the state average of $81,445.
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The area spending on education in Bell County is $7,023 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to education in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Bell County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for inhabitants of Bell County are typically around 18 min., much shorter than the average for Kentucky as a whole.